Welcome to the new and refreshed Work It, Mom!. If you're an existing member you'll notice that some things have changed but we hope it's all for the better.
As with all new things, we're bound to run into some issues but trust that we're working on them! We'd love to hear your feedback.
where are the working dads?
In her recent post at our Full Time, All the Time blog, Britt wonders: Why is it that Working Mom is an identity all its own, with support groups and message boards and blogs and research -- and Working Dad is little more than an after thought?
Keep reading...
“Hi,
I am looking for a pre-school for my son and today I saw the schedule for classes. They have…”
Asked by Geo
“Find a full day camp.
Hire a teacher for the summer.
call on family and friends to help.
we do it…” -- DebR
Daily Inspiration
As a working mom from home I don't have the luxury of transition between work and home. What happens with work can affect how I am with my family at times. When I catch myself overreacting, I give myself the gift of a few moments of silence and reflection. First, I remind myself that my children don't really know or understand what happened before they got home that has put me in a "dark" mood. Then, I ask myself these questions: "Do I really like who I am right now? Is this the person I want to be?" "Am I being in the moment or am I still living in what happened five hours ago?" I tell my children that I had a tough day and I need a little time to ground myself. I take a few minutes off and remove myself. I may take a walk in the garden which instantly changes my perspective or I just step outside and take a few deep cleansing breaths. I drink some water. It takes less than 5-10 minutes and I feel brand new again and ready to re-enter.”
Posted by Yota Schneider on 2nd December 2008
